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Joel E. Ruffin Jr.

Joel E. Ruffin Jr.

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Bio

As a FantasyPros team member, I bring my passion for sports and expertise in basketball and football to deliver actionable insights. My journey is rooted in character growth, relationships, and community. From draft strategies to DFS plays, I aim to empower fantasy players with knowledge and perspective. I blend sports insights with passion for life 🌟, music 🎶, anime 🎥, games 🎮, and style 👔. Let’s build, compete, and win! I am thrilled to share my love for these things and the game with the community!


Articles From Joel
NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Advice: Sunday (12/8) photo

It’s December 8th. I hope you are having a fantastic holiday season. This slate is poised to bring us joy, with ample opportunities for gifts galore shaping up to be a true test of strategy and intuition. With value plays … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Dec 8
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 8 (2024) photo

Week 8 is upon us, and it’s a great week to think beyond the surface. With trade season fast approaching and teams beginning to shift strategies for the second half of the season, this is the time to get bold … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Dec 8
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 7 (2024) photo

It’s week seven, and as the holiday season begins, we’re embracing the spirit of giving, and nothing has embodied that spirit quite like this season’s Waiver Wire. From unexpected gems to consistent contributors, the landscape of player acquisitions has been … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Dec 1
NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Advice: Sunday (12/1) photo

It’s December 1st, my friends. Tis the season. The holiday spirit is in full swing, and I hope everyone is having a blessed and peaceful time. This season has a way of reminding us just how good we can be, … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Dec 1
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 6 (2024) photo

Week 6 is here, and the NBA season is firing on all cylinders. While the waiver wire is starting to cool down a bit and beginning to shift into the excellent deep strategic phase of player pick and deploy, it … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasyMon, Nov 25
NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Advice: Sunday (11/24) photo

There’s nothing tonight!” That’s what some of you might be thinking when glancing at tonight’s slate. But a closer inspection will start to spark those gears, and you’ll realize that this type of slate is where the fun begins. These … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Nov 24
NBA DFS Lineup Picks & Advice: Sunday (11/17) photo

Hey, FantasyPros family. We are thrilled to have you here for tonight’s main slate on Sunday, November 17. We have a nice slate of games with the potential for explosive performances, making tonight a prime opportunity to take some creative … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Nov 17
Fantasy Basketball Category Analysis & Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 5 (2024) photo

Has this season been unreasonably unreasonable so far? Absolutely. Do we love it? Absolutely. Now, let’s get on with it. With the NBA season in full swing, the waiver wire is heating up, presenting prime opportunities to make strategic pickups … read more »

by Joel E. Ruffin Jr. in FantasySun, Nov 17
Latest News From Joel
Matas Buzelis contributes in limited minutes as Bulls edge Nets photo
Matas Buzelis totaled six points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3PT, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, and one assist in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Nikola Vucevic works his way back in Bulls’ win over Nets photo
Nikola Vucevic totaled seven points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3PT, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, and one turnover in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Tre Jones delivers well-rounded performance in Bulls’ win photo
Tre Jones totaled 18 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3PT, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists, and three steals in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Coby White stays hot with 31 points in Bulls’ win over Nets photo
Coby White totaled 31 points (12-24 FG, 3-8 3PT, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Kevin Huerter stays productive with 18 points against the Nets photo
Kevin Huerter totaled 18 points (7-16 FG, 2-8 3PT, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, and one block in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Zach Collins contributes across the board in Bulls’ win photo
Zach Collins totaled nine points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3PT, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, and three blocks in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Patrick Williams logs 10 points in Bulls’ win over Nets photo
Patrick Williams totaled 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3PT), two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Dalen Terry struggles in limited minutes against the Nets photo
Dalen Terry totaled one point (0-3 FG, 0-2 3PT, 1-2 FT), one rebound, and one steal in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Julian Phillips delivers strong performance in Bulls’ win over Nets photo
Julian Phillips totaled 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3PT, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago
Talen Horton-Tucker sees minimal action in Bulls’ win over Nets photo
Talen Horton-Tucker totaled zero points in four minutes in the Bulls’ 116-110 win over the Nets.
1 wk ago